Psychologist/Clinical - Omaha Correctional Center

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

78d • $95,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals? Do you have a sincere understanding of psychological principles and a desire to promote rehabilitation and mental wellness among those facing unique challenges? Do you enjoy working alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making positive change? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team. This in an at-will position. Compensation is commensurate with experience for fully-licensed Psychologists. Provisionally licensed individuals are also encouraged to apply and will be considered at $95,000 minimum starting salary.

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska.

Nice To Haves

• Completed required APA accredited clinical internship.
• Supervisory experience with psychological and other mental health professionals.
• Forensic experience.
• Experience working with incarcerated individuals.
• Experience working with major mental illness populations.
• Experience assessing inmates convicted of sexual offenses.
• Experience testifying in Mental Health Board Hearings.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in administration of psychological tests.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired and assessed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation to mental health staff.
• Assist the Mental Health Director in the supervision of other non-licensed psychologists, students and other mental health practitioners.
• Provide training to other mental health and correctional staff as needed.
• Assist in the development, establishment, implementation and evaluation of psychological and other mental health services for various inmate populations as needed.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures, program evaluation and research as related to mental health services.
• Administer psychological tests and interpret testing results.
• Assist in administering and interpret various risk assessments and provide treatment recommendations and/or develop treatment plans to address risk areas.
• Develop or supervise the development of behavioral plans for high risk or special needs inmates.
• Provide and supervise psychotherapy and treatment services.
• Provide psychological services to inmates including observation, crisis intervention and mental status evaluations.
• Provide crisis management/intervention services.
• Perform comprehensive psychological evaluations directed toward the determination of diagnosis, risks and needs, with subsequent appropriate course of treatment.
• Participate on involuntary medication hearings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required.
• Participate/supervise the preparation of information for, and participate in, various clinical review teams as needed.
• Maintain and complete paperwork, reports and other documentation according to policy and as needed and required.
• Maintain current Nebraska licensure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support